Tina Meier Keynotes Third Annual CyberSummit
Meier now Cyberbullying activist following 13-year-old daughter's suicide
Two years ago the dangers of cyberbullying made front page news across the nation with the tragic death of 13-year-old Megan Meier, an O’Fallon, Mo., teenager who committed suicide after allegedly being the target of an Internet hoax created by Lori Drew, the mother of her best friend. The incident made national news and is now being decided by jurors in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, Dec. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the third annual CyberSummit, hosted . . . read more
Retirement Issue May Impact Thousands of Missouri Educators
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As a result of an IRS audit of two Missouri school districts, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has changed its position on which Missouri public school employees are exempt from paying social security taxes. This change in position by the SSA does not affect who is eligible for membership in PSRS. The change also has no impact on school employees in PEERS. In the past, all school district employees working in any . . . read more
2009 Midwest Education Technology Conference (METC)
Online registration now open
The Midwest Education Technology Conference (METC), hosted by the Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD) will be held January 26-28, 2009 at the St. Charles Convention Center. The theme for the 26 th annual event is “Technology Tools of Engagement, R U There?” Online registration for METC 2009 is now available. Featured speakers include Howard Pitler, co-author of Using Technology . . . read more
